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CDL school costs thousands. Do not let the permit test hold you up. A failed CDL or endorsement test means paying for a retest, which is another trip to the testing site or school, and a later start on your new NH CDL career. Study it once, pass it the first time, and start your New Hampshire CDL career on schedule.
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New Hampshire CDL Study Guides
Every New Hampshire CDL study guide has been rebuilt from the official New Hampshire CDL manual, with the original diagrams. All the New Hampshire CDL exam prep study material is built for desktop, tablet, and phones.
New Hampshire CDL Practice Tests & Exam
Three modes: practice with answers explained, exam conditions with nothing revealed until the end, and a missed-question drill that replays only what you got wrong. Pass at 80% and the test is marked ready.
New Hampshire CDL Quick Review and Q&A
Each one boiled down to the facts the test asks about, plus every question with its correct answer and manual reference for a fast read-through the night before.
New Hampshire CDL Narrated Audio
Every purchase includes the New Hampshire CDL manual read aloud, section by section, so you can study on the road, on a break, or in line at New Hampshire Division of Motor Vehicles.
All 7 CDL Endorsements Covered in New Hampshire
Air Brakes
Most trucks and buses in New Hampshire have air brakes. Skip this test and your CDL carries an air brake restriction.
Study Air Brakes →Combination Vehicles
Pulling a trailer in New Hampshire takes a Class A, and that means Combination Vehicles: coupling, air lines, and off-tracking.
Study Combination Vehicles →Hazardous Materials
Placarded loads in New Hampshire need the H endorsement plus a TSA background check. Placards, shipping papers, and emergencies.
Study Hazardous Materials →Tank Vehicles
Liquids and gases in tanks over 119 gallons surge. New Hampshire tank drivers must know outage, baffles, and rollover risk.
Study Tank Vehicles →Passenger
Drive 16 or more people in New Hampshire, from hotel shuttles to motor coaches. Loading, emergency exits, and passenger safety.
Study Passenger →School Bus
New Hampshire school districts require the S endorsement on top of P. Student stops, railroad crossings, mirrors, and evacuations.
Study School Bus →Doubles & Triples
Haul two or three trailers on the New Hampshire routes that allow them. Stability, coupling, and following distance are the test.
Study Doubles & Triples →Not sure which New Hampshire CDL you need?
Answer a few questions and the selector tool gives you a starting point based on your vehicle and operation in New Hampshire.
Use the CDL Selector →New Hampshire Licensing at a Glance
State Profile
New Hampshire connects New England freight networks and serves growing distribution needs in the Manchester corridor.
Key Interstates: I-89, I-93, I-95
Getting Your CDL in New Hampshire
How to book the skills test
New Hampshire DMV gives the CDL road test itself; apply for the Commercial Driver Learner Permit in person at any DMV location, then schedule the road test with DMV once your permit has been held 14 days. The road skills test covers a pre-trip inspection, an off-road low-speed maneuvers section, and an on-road drive including intersections, railroad crossings, and highway driving.
Wait times and timing tips
NH DMV does not publish CDL road-test wait times. If you fail, you must schedule another road test and pay the fee again.
New Hampshire CDL fees
| Commercial driver learner permit | $20 |
| Road test retake | $20 |
| CDL license and endorsement fees | see the NH DMV licensing fees page |
Agency fees only. ELDT training, the DOT medical exam, and third-party test fees are separate.
What is specific to New Hampshire
- The commercial learner permit is used for a first CDL, an upgrade, or removing a restriction.
- The CLP holding period is the federal minimum of 14 days.
- Each failed road test means a new appointment and a new $20 fee.
Source: New Hampshire Division of Motor Vehicles, checked September 2026. Fees and procedures change; confirm with the agency before you book.
The most common New Hampshire CDL study material
New Hampshire Class A CDL Study Material
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Pulling a trailer over 10,000 lbs takes a Class A. Three written tests stand between you and that license: General Knowledge, Air Brakes, and Combination Vehicles. This covers all three, plus the skills test.
- General Knowledge
- Air Brakes
- Combination Vehicles
- Skills Test
- CDL Manual Audio
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Take the free NH practice test →Common Questions About Getting a CDL in New Hampshire
How much does a CDL cost in New Hampshire?
Fees set by New Hampshire Division of Motor Vehicles: Commercial driver learner permit $20; Road test retake $20; CDL license and endorsement fees see the NH DMV licensing fees page. Skills-test fees charged by third-party testers, ELDT training, and the DOT medical exam are extra and vary by provider.
Where do I take the CDL skills test in New Hampshire?
New Hampshire DMV gives the CDL road test itself; apply for the Commercial Driver Learner Permit in person at any DMV location, then schedule the road test with DMV once your permit has been held 14 days. The road skills test covers a pre-trip inspection, an off-road low-speed maneuvers section, and an on-road drive including intersections, railroad crossings, and highway driving.
How long does it take to get a CDL skills test appointment in New Hampshire?
NH DMV does not publish CDL road-test wait times. If you fail, you must schedule another road test and pay the fee again.
What is different about getting a CDL in New Hampshire?
The commercial learner permit is used for a first CDL, an upgrade, or removing a restriction. The CLP holding period is the federal minimum of 14 days. Each failed road test means a new appointment and a new $20 fee.
What CDL class do I need?
It depends on the vehicle weight rating, trailer weight, passenger use, school bus use, and whether hazardous materials are transported. The selector tool gives a starting point, and your state licensing agency makes the final determination.
Do I need ELDT before testing?
ELDT generally applies when you are getting a Class A CDL, Class B CDL, Class B-to-Class A upgrade, or a Passenger, School Bus, or HazMat endorsement for the first time.
Is HazMat ELDT different?
Yes. HazMat ELDT is theory training and must be completed before the hazardous materials knowledge test. The TSA security threat assessment is a separate requirement.
Can I study before buying training?
Yes. You can compare CDL classes, review endorsement topics, and use the selector tool first. New Hampshire study material add organized practice material, PDFs, audio, and training access.
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